VA Certifying Official - Administrative Assistant to the Registrar

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The VA Certifying Official and Administrative Assistant to the Registrar will be responsible for certifying veterans
educational benefits (veterans and their dependents) and coordinating ECU’s VA Benefits with the Department of Defense. The position will be required to develop a familiarity with VA policies and procedures, and ensure that ECU is up to date and compliant with the same. The certifying official will be responsible for notifying the Registrar of all VA related changes and student concerns. The position will be responsible for evaluating military education credit Joint-Service-Transcripts (JST) and transcribing the credit to the ECU transcript. The position will be responsible for all current as well as any future reporting requirements to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) that involve the Records Office. The position will be expected to support general Records Office services as determined by the Registrar, including but not limited to serving as a back-up position for the front office.

Essential Job Duties

Omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Licenses/Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job.

Constantly required to remain in a seated position for extended periods
Communicate effectively with students, other members of the campus community, and the general public.
Regularly performs tasks that involve repetitive wrist and finger movement
Regularly operates a computer and other standard office equipment
Occasionally required to move about the office and similar spaces

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels from conversations, and standard office
equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

As funds permit, the Certifying Official may have the opportunity to directly manage one student worker.

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application.